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Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) #74
Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) #74
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Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen Vol 1 #74 – Jimmy the Imp’s Wacky Pranks!
Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen #74 (January 1964), by Jerry Siegel and John Forte, is a zany Silver Age romp. Mr. Mxyzptlk, the fifth-dimensional trickster, uses a stolen device to transform Jimmy Olsen into a magical imp, granting him chaotic powers. Jimmy, under Mxyzptlk’s influence, unleashes bizarre transformations on the Daily Planet crew: Perry White becomes a human tiger, Lois Lane gets a giant head, Clark Kent turns into a chicken-headed man, and Lucy Lane shrinks to a “midget” for mocking Jimmy’s height. The impish antics escalate until Superman intervenes, tricking Mxyzptlk into saying his name backward, banishing him and restoring everyone. A secondary tale sends Jimmy to an Arabian Nights setting as Ali Baba, teaming with Lex Luthor disguised as Abu Hassan, with time-travel shenanigans summoning Superman via signal watch.
Highlights
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Jimmy’s imp transformation and prank spree.
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Mxyzptlk’s mischievous device-driven chaos.
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Daily Planet staff’s absurd makeovers.
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Lucy Lane’s shrinking punishment.
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Arabian Nights adventure with Luthor twist.
Value & Trends
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Current: $20–$50 (VG/FN), $100–$200 (VF) on eBay/MyComicShop, reflecting Silver Age appeal.
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Trends: Mxyzptlk’s cult status and Superman (2025) film buzz could drive 10–15% price hikes in 6–12 months. High-grade copies may hit $250–$400 in 2–3 years if fifth-dimensional imps feature in DC media. Comic-Con 2025 news could spark demand.
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Market: Silver Age DC’s quirky, high-sales run (498,000 copies in 1960) ensures collector interest.
Price: $20 (VG) to $200 (VF+). High grades offer strong future value.
